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This week we visualized the GDP per capita of G7 countries against select U.S. states along with the largest exporters in the world. Enjoy these and all our other visuals from the last week.

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Ranked: How Often People Go to the Doctor, by Country

South Korea leads with 16 doctor visits per person annually, thanks to efficient healthcare and national insurance. In contrast, Americans average just two visits, due to high co-pays and the role of nurse practitioners in care. Here, we track the number of in-person doctor visits per year by country.

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The Numbers Behind the Most Powerful Leaders

CEOs of major companies shape global markets, drive innovation and influence industries. In this VC+ Special Dispatch, we explore:

💪 The most powerful CEOs beyond their net worth
🤔 Public perceptions of these business leaders
🛡️ The cost of protecting CEOs

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Ranked: U.S. States vs. G7 Countries by GDP per Capita

Why compare American states vs G7 economies? Answer: for a granular look at how America has left its peers in the dust.

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Ranked: The World’s 30 Largest Exporters

We show the largest exporters in the world amid a surge in trade restrictions, rising populism, and shipping route disruptions.

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Charted: The Survival Rate of U.S. Businesses (2013-2023)

Business survival rates depend on the industry they’re in. Here’s how companies born in 2013 have done so far.

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Charted: Global GHG Emissions, by Sector

The power sector led in emissions in 2023, followed by the transport sector.

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SPONSORED BY OANDA

Which Assets Are Most Correlated to the USD?

Building a diversified portfolio involves including assets with varying correlations. Which assets are most correlated with the USD?

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How the Global Distribution of Wealth Has Changed

This graphic illustrates the shifts in global wealth distribution between 2000 and 2023.

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SPONSORED BY FRANKLIN TEMPLETON

Why Investors Should Care About the Protocol Economy

What is the protocol economy and how can investors gain exposure to it? One way is through bitcoin and other decentralized technology.

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Visualizing ChatGPT’s Rising Dominance

This graphic shows ChatGPT's global traffic growth compared to competitors.

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SPONSORED BY BHP
Charted: Major Copper Discoveries Since 1900

Copper discoveries are becoming increasingly rare and often found deeper underground.

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Mapped: The World’s Top 20 Tallest Countries

Nineteen of the top 20 tallest countries are found in Europe. Genetics, nutrition and access to healthcare all play a role.

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Mapped: The World’s Top 20 Shortest Countries

Many of the shortest countries are found in Asia and Africa. Genetics and lack of access to healthy nutrition are key reasons why.

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Visualizing Google’s Search Engine Market Share

The U.S. Justice Department is pushing for Google to divest its $20 billion Chrome browser as part of a broader antitrust effort. To see the dominance of Google, here's a look back at its scale over major search engine competitors like Bing and Yahoo.